THRONE CHAIRS RENOVATED AHEAD OF PARLIAMENT REOPENING
House of Lords to reopen with King Edward on January 16 as curtonary benches are removed and narrow forms moved in to double seating. Queen Alexandra and Victoria era thrones updated. former royal crests replaced by a duke's coronet. Duke of Cornwall and York named Prince of Wales with his crest added.
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Two Dead in Southern Fight at Childersburg Alabama
A white man J Bird and his 15 year old son Reuben were killed in a clash between white residents and black individuals at Childersburg on Wednesday afternoon. George Bird and a black man were wounded as the crowd captured suspects and escorted them to Talladega. The incident arose from a disputed craps game and escalated after Tom Holley fired on Bird.
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Trenton 125th Anniversary Battle Observed With Sham Battle
A Dec 26 New Jersey celebration in Trenton marked the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Trenton. A sham battle featured forces of Washington Sullivan and Hessians reenacting the historic clash amid cold and limited clothing. Governor Voorhees presided. Professor Wilson spoke on American ideals. Fireworks were postponed due to weather.
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War in Philippines Affects U S Troop Actions Declares Insurrection
Washington reports General Chaffee in Manila details a fierce hand to hand battle by Company F Twenty first Infantry six miles south of San Jose Batangas on December 23 in which twenty two rivals were killed. Wounded include Patrick Connolly and Carney. Also notes Lt Odus Reeder Philippine Scouts died by self infliction amid illness. Secretary Root states insurrection warrants military force and a war condition in the Philippines. He also backs a claim by Lt Horton Stickle for books lost en route to Manila.
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Wireless Telegraphy in Navy to be tested on cruisers
Navy moves to install wireless signaling on Pennsylvania class armored cruisers. Masts and rigging will be adjusted, hemp covered halyards replace metal lines, and test sets from Marcon and others will be evaluated. No system chosen yet. First American step mirrors British adoption. Colombia's finances hit by rebellion. money devalues sharply as 45 in paper equals 31 in gold. Rebellion costs 50,000 lives and $250 million. nation exhausted. New York official Alden, missing since Saturday, under audit of his books. Shorter hours to freight trainmen on B&O starting Jan 1, overtime after ten hours. Greensburg tragedy as son stabbed by intoxicated father. wife injured. Roosevelt letter to Governor Shaw expresses delight at Treasury appointment.
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Alexander J Cassatt Pioneer Railroad Leader
Philadelphia captioned image of A J Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, described as originator of a vast enterprise spanning the Hudson and East rivers with a terminus on the eastern end of Long Island, hailed as a progressive railroad man.
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Governor Rodgers Dead After Pneumonia Strikes Washington
Olympia, Dec 27 Governor Rodgers died at 8 last night after a ceasing illness following a cold that developed into pneumonia. The death clears the way for Henry G. McBride, the lieutenant governor, to assume the governorship. A string of related briefs covers gas explosions in Muncie, Admiral Sampson’s fatigue, U.S. railroad expansion in 1901, Detroit coal shortages, horses sent to South Africa, and a large meat fire in Guthrie affecting Armour Packing and two banks.
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King Edward to open British Parliament in person
Stock companies formed in New York last year. Italy declines official participation in the St Louis Exposition. A draft Italy Russia treaty of commerce is signed at St Petersburg.
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Boers Rush British Camp in December Action
London reports General Kitchener dispatches that De Wet’s commando rushed Colonel Ferman’s Zeefontein camp on December 24, killing and wounding many Yeomanry. Losses are feared heavy as Boers press around the blockhouse quadrant linking Vereeniging to Kroonstad. A later note cites plans to maintain a 60,000-man army in South Africa after peace for ongoing garrison duties.
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American Claims On China To Be Reduced Indemnity
Washington for China relief from the $18,000,000 portion of the $25,900,000 indemnity for Americans harmed during the Boxer revolt of 1900. Roosevelt asked Congress to appropriate $2,000,000 to settle claims. naval and military costs total under $5,000,000. In Pittsburgh, railroad companies grant raises to brakemen and yardmen, with day shifts up 25 to 29 cents and night shifts up 26 to 28 cents. yard engineers unaffected.
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Fatal Barroom Fight in Levan's Cafe Savannah Ge
In Savannah on December 26 Willian Kavanaugh and Jack Diegan were fatally shot in Levan's cafe on Congress Street. Diegan, the aggressor, fought Dortie over the counter. Dortie drew a pistol and fired three shots. One bullet hit Diegan in the collarbone, lodging in the right lung. The second bullet struck Kavanaugh behind the ear and exited over the eye, penetrating the brain, killing both men.
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Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee Delivers Untechnical Statement
A Pittsburgh report states the Presbyterian committee on credal revision met in Washington from December 4 to 14 and produced a brief untechnical statement of the reformed faith with a declaratory statement. The work is tentative and to be discussed again in Philadelphia February 1902, with a five member sub committee to draft revisions. The plan aims to present the declaratory statement to the next general assembly and defer full revision until 1903. The new creed supporters on the committee push a campaign to advance their aims.
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New Methodist Constitution Grants Women Delegates
Chicago reports the Methodist Episcopal Church has approved a new constitution by a large vote, giving women seats as delegates to the general conference and allowing Laymen to vote on constitutional questions. The amendment lowers required approval for amendments to two thirds. The ballot total reached 70,709 from 121 conferences.
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